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BenQ W1800 vs Optoma UHD35x

What W1800 does better (4) and where UHD35x wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800
BenQ · 2022W1800
4.6Score
4 advantages
vs
Optoma UHD35x
Optoma · 2022UHD35x
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,400
Higher score
4.5Picture7.8
8.7Gaming & inputs5.9
2.7Setup & placement7.0
2.9Noise, lifetime & portability4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800UHD35x
312 × 110246315 × 118270
W1800UHD35xDifference
Height110 mm118 mm−8 mm
Width312 mm315 mm−3 mm
Depth246 mm270 mm−24 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.9 kg−0.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W1800 better than UHD35x?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Weight3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg+26%
  3. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.1×+18%
  4. Power consumption296 W vs 305 W+3%

Why is UHD35x better than W1800?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+75%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 10 W2×
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1100×
  5. Fan noise34 dB vs 28 dB+21%
  6. Largest image size200″ vs 302″+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHD35xOptoma UHD35x≈ US$1,4007.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,500 lm
Native contrast ratio10,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.32 m
Smallest image size60″33″
Largest image size200″302″
Optical zoom1.3×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption296 W305 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise34 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB26 dB
Weight3.1 kg3.9 kg
Width312 mm315 mm
Height110 mm118 mm
Depth246 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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